Bad breath is never great to have or smell. Worst of all, it can strike at the most unexpected times. Luckily the unsavory odors don’t have to stick around because gum helps to clear bad breath. But, ...

(CNN) --Should you chew gum if you're trying to lose weight? Possibly, though you certainly don't have to start a gum habit if you don't already chew gum. Here's the lowdown: Chewing a stick or two of ...

Medically reviewed by Edmund Khoo, DDS Key Takeaways Chewing gum strengthens jaw muscles but doesn't define the jawline. A ...

There’s no doubt you’ve heard that if you swallow gum, it can take seven years to digest. It's a worrisome enough claim to make sure you chew it very carefully. Is it actually true? Whether you want ...

Some research suggests using gum as nicotine replacement therapy can raise blood pressure. However, for some people, the benefits of replacing smoking with nicotine gum may outweigh the risks. Chewing ...

Having trouble remembering phone numbers or a professor's lecture? Try spitting out your chewing gum. A new British study suggests that chewing flavorless gum can interfere with short-term memory. The ...

People carry all kinds of misconceptions and myths they learned about food as a kid with them through their entire lives. These pieces of food folklore often come from a parent or grandparent as a ...

It freshens our breath and helps us quit smoking, but some cosmetic surgeons believe chewing gum does one more thing: It gives us wrinkles. “Many of my patients who are gum chewers have a certain ...